Operation - American DJ RollerTron User Instructions

RollerTron™
Operating Modes:
• Stand alone mode - The unit will react to sound, chasing through
the built-in programs. You can also use the optional IRC/1 Remote
Control to blackout and other functions.
• Master/Slave mode - You can daisy chain up to 16 units together
to get a synchronized light show that will react to sound chasing
through several built in programs.You can also use the optional IRC/1
Remote Control to blackout and other functions.
• DMX control mode - This function will allow you to control each
individual fixtures traits with a standard DMX--512 controller such as
the American DJ Show Designer.
• Color Changer - By removing the mirrored head this unit will func-
tion as a color change in all the preeceding modes. See page 14.
Universal DMX Control:
sal DMX-512 controller such as the American DJ
or Show Designer™ to control mirror movement, the color wheel, the
gobo wheel, and the shutter (strobe). A DMX controller allows you to
create unique programs tailored to your individual needs. Special
Note: Because these units are designed to automatically go in to
sound-active mode when they do not sense a DMX signal, these units
may activate when your DMX controller is turned off. To avoid this
problem leave your DMX controller on when the lights are powered on
and be sure the sound sensitivity knob is always turned down (coun-
ter-clockwise) when running these units in DMX mode.
1. The ScanTron™ uses five DMX channels. Channel 1 controls pan,
channel 2 controls tilt, channel 3 controls color channel 4 controls
gobo wheel, and channel 5 controls the strobe function. See page
14 for detailed description of the DMX traits.
2. To control your fixture in DMX mode, follow the set-up procedures
on pages 5 - 7 as well as the set-up specifications that are includ-
ed with your DMX controller.
3. Use the controller's faders to control the various DMX fixture traits.
4. This will allow you to create your own programs.
5. When using a DMX controller and setting up for DMX operation
follow the dip switch settings on page 15.
6. For longer cable runs (more than a 100 feet) use a terminator on
the last fixture.
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7. For help operating in DMX mode consult the manual included
with your DMX controller.
Stand-Alone Operation (Sound Active):
single unit to run to the beat of the music. Only use this mode when
running a single unit, or when running several units as individuals.
1. This unit is automatically designed to go into sound-active mode
when it does not sense a DMX signal. The unit will react to the
low frequencies of music via the internal microphone. You may
invert the pan and tilt functions by flipping dipswitch 10 to the
"on" position.
2. Adjust the audio sensitivity knob on the bottom of the unit to make
the unit more or less sensitive to sound. Turning the sensitivity knob
in the clockwise direction will increase the sensitivity, turning the
knob in the counter-clockwise direction will decrease the fixture's
sensitivity to sound.
3. The optional IRC/1 Controller may be used with this mode to
control blackout, slow scan, and strobe functions.
Master-Slave Operation (Sound Active):
you to link up to 16 units together and operate without a controller. The
units will be sound activated. In Master-Slave operation one unit will
act as the controlling unit and the others will react to the controlling
units programs. Any unit can act as a Master or as a Slave.
1. Using standard XLR microphone cables, daisy chain your units
together via the XLR connector on the rear of the units. Remem-
ber the Male XLR connector is the input and the Female XLR
connector is the output. For longer cable runs we suggest a
terminator at the last fixture.
2. There are no dipswitch settings, Master/Slave mode is automatic.
Simply daisy chain the units together using XLR cables. You may
invert the pan and tilt functions by flipping dipswitch 10 to the
"on" position.
3. The optional IRC/1 Controller may be used with in this opera-
tion for blackout, slow scan, and strobe function.
4. Use the sensitivity knob on the rear of the master unit to make
it more or less sensative to sound.
Note: In Stand-Alone and Master-Slave operation the units will black-
out to conserve lamp life when a sound source is not received.
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